May 28, 2014, 2:20PM

Congressman Paul Ryan provided some comic relief during his speech at a GOP event in Mount Pleasant Wednesday, May 28, telling the story of how he was confused for scandal-ridden former congressman Anthony Weiner. Full story »

October 12, 2012, 1:25AM

DEARBORN, MI - Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is more than just some guy who likes working out and has a knack for crunching budget numbers. That's the message a group of about 25 Republican supporters believe was delivered by Ryan during Thursday's vice presidential debate with Vice President Joe Biden. Full story »

October 12, 2012, 12:50AM

An ongoing Tigers game didn't stop Metro Detroiters from chiming in on Twitter about their thoughts on Thursday night's vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. Check out some of the best tweets Mlive Detroit found by 1 a.m. Friday from supporters of both candidates. Full story »

July 29, 2011, 9:12AM

As we get closer and closer to driving off a financial cliff if Washington leaders can't agree to a debt ceiling deal by Aug. 2, Democrats have bent over backwards to compromise, while Republicans will concede nothing. Full story »

May 25, 2011, 11:40AM

Democrats today are cheering their win in a heavily Republican House District in New York on Tuesday night, calling it a referendum on the GOP's controversial plan to overhaul Medicare. Wisconsin House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan's proposed plan dealing with entitlement reform was used as a weapon here and across the country in the 2010 election. And it will... Full story »

April 25, 2011, 11:30AM

A conservative senior citizen advocacy group is out with a new radio ad supporting U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg for voting for a bill that "protects Medicare," but contains the "cuts" in Medicare that it railed against last year. The 60 Plus Association is pleased that Walberg, R-Tipton, voted in favor of House budget chairman Paul Ryan's budget plan. Not... Full story »

January 06, 2011, 9:11PM

To paraphrase GOP former state Senate Majority Leader Ken Sikkema, Republicans hate raising taxes, but they hate cutting spending even more. The newly gavel-wielding speaker of the U.S. House nicely demonstrated that maxim, first by throwing a hissy fit last month over raising taxes on billionaires to pay down the debt. And this week, John Boehner was stumped by Brian Williams' inquiry as to a single government program that we could all live without. Full story »

September 08, 2010, 3:30PM

U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer will be in Jackson on Thursday morning to meet with seniors to discuss his opposition to a budget plan that makes comprehensive changes to Social Security and Medicare. The meeting, which is open to the public, takes place from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at the Word of Light Christian Center Church, 800 S. Cooper St. Schauer... Full story »

August 31, 2010, 10:43AM

A familiar face appears in a new online video promoting the upcoming book "Young Guns." Former U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg, is one of many conservative candidates across the country branded as "Young Guns" that are featured in the promotional video. The designation means the National Republican Congressional Committee will provide them with fundraising and strategic support this fall. The Young... Full story »

August 16, 2010, 10:45AM

As U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer celebrated the 75th anniversary of Social Security over the weekend at stops around the district, he played a clip of his Republican opponent, former U.S. Rep. Tim Walberg saying he "would definitely support the privatization of the so-called Social Security system." You can listen to the clip below, which the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee put... Full story »